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Because a client is taking an MAO inhibitor, it is necessary to discuss the need for adherence to a low-tyramine diet. Which of the following are foods that she should avoid?

  1. Pickled, aged, smoked, and fermented foods
  2. Fresh vegetables
  3. Broiled fresh fish and fowl
  4. Fresh fruit such as apples and oranges

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

(A) These foods may produce elevation in blood pressure when consumed during MAO inhibition therapy. (B) These foods have not been pickled, fermented, smoked, or aged. They contain very little, if any, tyramine or tryptophan. (C) As long as the meat has not been aged or smoked, it is within the dietary regimen. (D) Fresh fruits can be consumed as desired. However, the consumption of bananas is limited.



Because a client is taking an MAO inhibitor, it is necessary to discuss the need for adherence to a low-tyramine diet. Which of the following are foods that she should avoid?

  1. Pickled, aged, smoked, and fermented foods
  2. Fresh vegetables
  3. Broiled fresh fish and fowl
  4. Fresh fruit such as apples and oranges

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

(A) These foods may produce elevation in blood pressure when consumed during MAO inhibition therapy. (B) These foods have not been pickled, fermented, smoked, or aged. They contain very little, if any, tyramine or tryptophan. (C) As long as the meat has not been aged or smoked, it is within the dietary regimen. (D) Fresh fruits can be consumed as desired. However, the consumption of bananas is limited.



The serial sevens test is often used to determine delirium and dementia. This test aids in assessing which of the following?

  1. Abstract thinking
  2. Ability to focus and concentrate thoughts
  3. Judgment
  4. Memory

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

(A) This answer is incorrect. The test measures the abilities to concentrate and calculate. The use of proverbs is the most common way to test abstraction. (B) This answer is correct. The serial sevens test is a common test of calculation ability. It is difficult for the demented or delirious client to perform. (C) This answer is incorrect. The test for judgment should predict whether the individual will behave in a socially accepted manner. (D) This answer is incorrect. In testingmemory, the nurse would attempt to get the client either to recall recent events or to think about past events.



The serial sevens test is often used to determine delirium and dementia. This test aids in assessing which of the following?

  1. Abstract thinking
  2. Ability to focus and concentrate thoughts
  3. Judgment
  4. Memory

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

(A) This answer is incorrect. The test measures the abilities to concentrate and calculate. The use of proverbs is the most common way to test abstraction. (B) This answer is correct. The serial sevens test is a common test of calculation ability. It is difficult for the demented or delirious client to perform. (C) This answer is incorrect. The test for judgment should predict whether the individual will behave in a socially accepted manner. (D) This answer is incorrect. In testingmemory, the nurse would attempt to get the client either to recall recent events or to think about past events.






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